Phytochemicals and health benefits

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Author Details : A Lalitha*

Volume : 11, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 29-31

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.agems.2024.007

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Abstract

Phytochemicals are naturally occurring chemicals in plants. They are also known as phytonutrients and possess bioactive compounds. These compounds are abundant in a diverse range of foods including fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fungi, herbs, and spices. These phytochemicals possess many health benefits such as lowering the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, boost immune system, decreases growth of cancer cells, suppresses inflammation, act as anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrheal, anti-allergic, stops bleeding, antioxidant activity, antimicrobial effects, adjustment of detoxification enzymes, reduction of platelet clumping, regulation of hormone metabolism. Hence, this article discusses the role of phytochemicals and its effects in disease management.

Keywords: Phytochemicals, Flavonoids, Antioxidants, Fruits,Vegetables

How to cite : Lalitha A, Phytochemicals and health benefits. Ann Geriatr Educ Med Sci 2024;11(1):29-31

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